Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Richmond Military SIN Holding
the Piers.

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
NEWPORT NEWS, January l3-l2 IL
The situation here to-day remains about as
yesterday, with the exception that fewer
ncW men are at work. Last night the
guards were doubled, and every precau.
ton taken TO avoid fires or trouble OF any
kind. The strikers who had money due
them were called up and paid, the under
standing being that they could return 30
work this morning at the old rate or leave
the premises.
Although many persons were apprehen-
sive OF trouble during the night their fears
proved 10 be eTOundless. As all was quiet
til morning. General Anderson had made
arrangements 10 have the Peninsula Guards
and Libby Guards (cOlorcd), OF Hampton,
here in a short time II they were needed.
None OF the strikers reported for work early
this morning, and very few OF the new ones
would do anything.
IL GOOD HEALTH.
The "soldler boys" are in good health,
but begin to show the effects OF loss OF
sleep. They are not quite so lively as on
yesterday morning. On the down train at
1915 \. NJ. to-day, about twenty special
deputy sheritls arrived and were sworn in
for the occasion. It is currently reported
that the strikers have offered TO compro.
n lse, but their offers are not accepted, aud
will not be.
DETERMINED
The majority OF the men are determined
not to return 20 work at the old figures.
and will use all their powers OF persuasion
10 induce any imported wOrkmen 20 Join
them or return home. They disclaim any
intention TO create a disturbance or destroy
property. Quite a number OF the new
hands brought yesterday have returned TO
their homes.
LOADING VESSELS.
At $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon some one
or two OF the striking coal trimmers re-
turned 10 work. 4 number OF regular
train. men are al work on the coal pier. and
tNo British steamers will finish coallng and
sail tonight. Two steamers are anchored
out in the stream awaiting berths, a. are
also several sail vessels. There is nothing
being done towards ending the strike.
The striking railroad hands have been
oc copying quarters here-at lelst, q large
number OF them-furnished by the railroad
Tor its laborers. 10 was stated tins morning
that they would be elected thereirom to-
day. Up to this writing 1t has not been
done. IL is probable they have been given
till to-morrOT to resume work or yacate
the houses.
Companies A and + are quartered on the
steamer John Romer, alongside Of Pier
>. Some say their accommodations are
good, others say not, aud that they trust to
leave for home soon. They dine on the
lower deck Of the boat, and have plenty to
satisfy the wants OF the inner man.
THE c0LORED SOLDIERS.
The colored soldiers seem very we'll con-
tented with their quarters In Colonel Brax-
toms Office, near the coal pier.
MIR. X. 4. Armistead, OF Williamsburg,
was here today, also Colonel Thomas Tabb,
OF Hampton.
Very few OF The strikers are seen around
the piers, aud it Is not probable there will
he any trouble tonight, but the peace will
he we'll guarded.
General Wickham has his private coach
here and is quartered there. On yester.
day afternoon General Anderson paid him
a visit, and when leaving said, ''If you
get frightened tonight General, Just
come over 10 our steamer; we will take
care OF you" General Wickham thlnked
hiu't anu ictOttcus ANU dtucfatf III you
should get frightened, Just cut the ropes
OIL the steamer and Goat out in the stream,
where you win be safe"
TIE SITUATION.
AT 4 p. M. / met General Anderson,
who was about leaving for Richmond. lie
stated That there had been no disturbance
during tie past twenty four hours, and
expressed the Opinion that The strike was
virtually at an cad an d that The men would
probably resume work Tomorrow.
The presence Of the coIoFed company Is